tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post4019774413553648163..comments2024-03-19T03:09:23.945-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Board and batten kitchen islandThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7463099860524772842013-03-12T19:05:44.988-04:002013-03-12T19:05:44.988-04:00I can see this is an older post, but I was browsin...I can see this is an older post, but I was browsing online looking for help with my kitchen island redo project. I love the beadboard and the trim ideas with the mdf. It looks much more finished that way. Also, you have given me a great idea with the butcher block top. I was looking for a more country chic design style than granite, and I think that fits perfect. Love your blog!Lisahttp://www.selectblinds.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10203569503404838562012-10-13T21:56:57.985-04:002012-10-13T21:56:57.985-04:00I love your island! The whole kitchen actually.
I...I love your island! The whole kitchen actually.<br /><br />I was wondering about the chairs though. Are they ikea stools? They look sort of like the ones I was looking at at ikea. The idea ones don't have a cushion though so I've been debating about buying them and then making a cushion. <br /><br />Would love to know if that is what you have done. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Starla<br />Kash1437 (at) aol (dot) comStarlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-88417639751526673942012-07-16T13:49:36.959-04:002012-07-16T13:49:36.959-04:00I spent my morning at work combing through all the...I spent my morning at work combing through all the great DIY's on your blog, but was thunderstruck with inspiration when I saw this. I recently Pinned a board and batten tutorial for pantry doors (the hideous, brown, bi-fold kind that reside in my kitchen), but I don't think it would have occurred to me to do the same to my island to tie it together. Thank you so much! I can't wait to get started!That's Ms. Amy to You...https://www.blogger.com/profile/18357451593852423745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-52679875728746753162012-06-09T19:48:06.552-04:002012-06-09T19:48:06.552-04:00Beautiful RedoBeautiful RedoMavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241988882011440597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30844738965566800322012-06-03T02:44:59.034-04:002012-06-03T02:44:59.034-04:00Can i just say what an amazing transformation you ...Can i just say what an amazing transformation you made? If I owned a home i think i would be doing renovations like this! I love the color, barstool upgrade! It still looks amazing even though the rest of the kitchen looks as the old island did. Keep up the good work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260183065128763332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-24617119235463118362012-05-04T15:04:51.252-04:002012-05-04T15:04:51.252-04:00I love it! Such a great color!! Really brightens y...I love it! Such a great color!! Really brightens your kitchen, makes it look fun and sunny to be in. :)Kimberly T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02475678874274649978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-66062718992515832132012-05-02T21:38:00.578-04:002012-05-02T21:38:00.578-04:00You know, Sarah, I've seen a lot of board-n-ba...You know, Sarah, I've seen a lot of board-n-batten DIYs in the last year or so, but I don't think I've seen one with the beadboard in the middle (maybe I don't get out much??), but I REALLY like it! It's a fun little twist on a classic.<br /><br />P.S. The color is beautiful too.Cheltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11491844054112217591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-76587087358297227112012-05-02T19:57:31.362-04:002012-05-02T19:57:31.362-04:00Love the deeper blue color in your very first pict...Love the deeper blue color in your very first picture. You had me at hello. In a house of gray, that blue tinted gray would be a great switch from the chili red we have downstairs. Don't even ask (smile).<br /><br />Lovely island remake. Love that you don't fear trying something else when the whim hits.<br /><br />Bernadette<br />www.b3hd.blogspot.comBernadette @ B3hdhttp://www.b3hd.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-84828012461681651722012-05-02T16:39:23.823-04:002012-05-02T16:39:23.823-04:00Fantastic! Transforms the whole room, and the sto...Fantastic! Transforms the whole room, and the stools really work with it. Do you miss the toe kicks now that they're filled in? -Do you end up kicking the bottom when using the island from the working side?RHome410https://www.blogger.com/profile/06622522477498428322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10186083411624812782012-05-02T11:45:24.829-04:002012-05-02T11:45:24.829-04:00Beautiful job, Sarah! Such an inspiration. We have...Beautiful job, Sarah! Such an inspiration. We have plans to build our kitchen island (we're temporarily using two teacher's desks pushed together) but it's so intimidating. I need to look at it in smaller projects and not the huge overwhelming picture. I love the transformation of yours over time! And the current color and trim is beautiful!Roeshelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712824482255017591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-82664033938104437752012-05-02T11:01:08.081-04:002012-05-02T11:01:08.081-04:00Holy guacamole. I am so going to do something with...Holy guacamole. I am so going to do something with my kitchen island. Mine's a lot smaller, but the principle would work the same! Oh yeah me.Tricia Rush Richnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046438048244603953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-24523970852781369912012-05-02T10:31:03.141-04:002012-05-02T10:31:03.141-04:00I love it!! That color looks so good in there, it&...I love it!! That color looks so good in there, it's a great contrast! Good workMcKae @ Kaes Corner Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276998330996933968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-45444653594117123242012-05-02T07:56:39.734-04:002012-05-02T07:56:39.734-04:00I love it! The contrast with the entire space allo...I love it! The contrast with the entire space allows it to stand out as well as compliment...it's definitely the showcase in the kitchen. Great work!!Carinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10721228300009747505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-61751451528369263712012-05-02T04:53:35.789-04:002012-05-02T04:53:35.789-04:00I have to admit, you are not afraid to get down an...I have to admit, you are not afraid to get down and dirty! GREAT work on your kitchen re-do!<br /><br />I've been reading your blog for the last day and have fallen completely in love with your writing style and most of all your gumption to renovate. I shall not be bored in days to come, as I'll have plenty to read about (and hopefully try out in my own home). <br /><br />-Catherine<br />www.meowshesaid.comCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414384165228676882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-35516360270468262162012-05-02T03:33:52.377-04:002012-05-02T03:33:52.377-04:00Beautiful photos!
Greetings from Poland ✿ܓ
Magdal...Beautiful photos!<br />Greetings from Poland ✿ܓ <br />MagdalenaMagdalenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097621729157928979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-91102141128450830992012-05-01T23:22:10.171-04:002012-05-01T23:22:10.171-04:00It looks fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I loved you...It looks fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I loved your island before, but you really made it even more incredible with your "simple" changes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-14207378551272449002012-05-01T22:32:14.887-04:002012-05-01T22:32:14.887-04:00love that color of blue!
I am a very thrifty pers...love that color of blue!<br /><br />I am a very thrifty person, and I ALWAYS buy good paint. We use Benjamin Moore (used to use Kyanize before they were bought out). It is totally worth the price for the savings in time and wear.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-845386807710809972012-05-01T20:59:51.104-04:002012-05-01T20:59:51.104-04:00Love it! I painted an ugly dresser a similar colo...Love it! I painted an ugly dresser a similar color and put it in the kitchen to hold our pile of shoes. I heart painting.Jess M.http://www.cakoons.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-59849760918177723832012-05-01T20:27:04.278-04:002012-05-01T20:27:04.278-04:00I love the color, I'm a fan of any blue-grey, ...I love the color, I'm a fan of any blue-grey, my whole house is done in them, lights and darks.<br /><br />Jessica<br /><a href="http://www.stayathomeista.com/" rel="nofollow">stayathomeista.com</a>Jessica @ Stay at Home-istahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982756540681513061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11860512438748607442012-05-01T18:40:10.232-04:002012-05-01T18:40:10.232-04:00It turned out A-mazing! I have to admit I live for...It turned out A-mazing! I have to admit I live for SW paints. I tried all kinds and its my fave! My local store recently gave me a 1/2 gal of the pro classic to try on furniture. They said it is a self leveling paint that won't show brush marks! How awesome is that!? Is that the type you used? Well either way.....love, love, love. Great job.Sonyahttp://www.sosimplerooms.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-42175004579900377242012-05-01T18:19:23.750-04:002012-05-01T18:19:23.750-04:00It looks FANTASTIC!!!!!! Love the color and the ne...It looks FANTASTIC!!!!!! Love the color and the new hardware! I have been a Sherwin Williams faithful user for years now, and yes, it does cover SO much better!<br /><br />Great update to your whole room! <br />LOVE. LOVE. LOVE!!!!!<br /><br />xo-LisaNothing But Blue Skies...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07450926654207269410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-33883921916138012332012-05-01T17:27:20.182-04:002012-05-01T17:27:20.182-04:00Awesome! Sarah, it looks terrific!!!
I'm w...Awesome! Sarah, it looks terrific!!! <br /><br />I'm with you on the paint. For years I just used the least expensive paint I could find. Not anymore. I'm a total convert to using good paint. Yes, it may cost a few dollars more in the first place, but the labor savings is significant. And time is money, right? Sherwin Williams Duration is now my favorite paint.Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-29991216162810982442012-05-01T16:43:23.138-04:002012-05-01T16:43:23.138-04:00Looks great! I also have dark cabinets and I have...Looks great! I also have dark cabinets and I have been looking for inspiration photos of dark cabinets with a light colored island. Everywhere you look there are only inspiration photos of white cabinets with a dark island.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558870219321253329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-15592392655141681662012-05-01T16:30:52.947-04:002012-05-01T16:30:52.947-04:00I love the change! I would like to see each chang...I love the change! I would like to see each change to the island all in one post! Pleeease :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-4773735972796032272012-05-01T15:33:52.566-04:002012-05-01T15:33:52.566-04:00Love what you did with the toe kick. I've got ...Love what you did with the toe kick. I've got the "before" toe kick and would love to have it finished out. Makes it look more grounded and substantial. I've got an island update up my sleeve soon too.:) Maybe you could have an island update linky party:).Kim @ Plumberry Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10146275611377393369noreply@blogger.com